Born in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, with his parents Mr. & Mrs. William Gilman Jr., Gilman first received notice as a performer at age seven, attracting the attention of a local vocal coach, Angela Bacari, who later became his manager. Eventually he met with Ray Benson (of Asleep at the Wheel) who helped him record demos, including "Roly Poly". Two months later he was signed by Sony Music Nashville.
His 2000 debut album, One Voice, had a very widely-played single that crossed over well into top 40 airplay. The album reached multi-platinum status, and earned a Grammy nomination. Generally touted as a child prodigy, Gilman appeared on various talk shows. Classic Christmas (which was certified gold) was released later in the year.
He released Dare to Dream (certified gold) on Sony BMG Music Entertainment/Epic Records in 2001, and in 2003 released Music Through Heartsongs, an album inspired by the poetry of Mattie Stepanek. Later in 2003, he performed at a benefit for The Station nightclub fire. In May 2005, he released Everything and More, his first album since his voice changed.
Billy's latest album, self-titled, was released in September 2006 on the Image Entertainment label. The first single off the upcoming album, Southern Star, heralds a return to his country music roots. Billy is scheduled to begin working on his next album with Eddie Galan and Andrew Lane of Trilogy Productions.
I Will
Billy Gilman Lyrics
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There's still so much more
After all this time, it's not hard to find
Why I adore you
Your smile, your heart, my friend
You make me all that I am
I could love you more than I do now
I will
And I know without a doubt
I will give you all I have to give
For as long as I live, I will
As the years go by I know that I
Will never leave your side
You're the world to me and I'll always be
Right here for you
Until the last breath I take
I'm yours for the rest of my days
If you can tell me how
I could love you more than I do now
I will
And I know without a doubt
I will give you all I have to give
For as long as I live, I will
I can't imagine how I would be now
Without you here with me
If you can tell me how
I could love you more than I do now
I will
And I know without a doubt
I will give you all I have to give
For as long as I live, I will
For as long as I live, I will
The lyrics of Billy Gilman's "I Will" express devotion and unconditional love towards another person. Gilman admires the personality and character of his loved one, which is why he adores them. He believes that there is still so much to discover about the person despite the time they have spent together. Gilman feels that his loved one defines him and makes him a better person. He promises to love them unconditionally and be devoted to them for the rest of his life.
The opening lines of the song talk about how much Gilman adores and loves his companion. The way he describes their features like the smile and heart shows that he recognizes their true beauty and inner beauty. The promise of never leaving their side confirms a long-lasting commitment. The chorus repeats the words "I will," emphasizing the certainty of the promise that Gilman makes to his loved one. He promises to give all he has to give, further assuring his partner that they can trust him.
Overall, the song "I Will" is about unrequited love and loyalty, about loving someone so much that you are willing to do anything for them. The song is a declaration of affection that is undoubtedly moving, powerful, and genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
It amazes me how I can see
I am amazed at how I can see the incredible qualities in you
There's still so much more
You continue to surprise me with your endless virtues
After all this time, it's not hard to find
Even after all this time, all the good in you is still easily found
Why I adore you
The reasons why I love you are countless and incomparable
Your smile, your heart, my friend
Your friendly nature and loving heart are just a few of the things I cherish about you
You make me all that I am
Your presence in my life has helped me become the best version of myself
If you can tell me how
If there's anything I can do to love you more,
I could love you more than I do now
I would gladly do it because you mean the world to me
And I know without a doubt
I am certain and confident
I will give you all I have to give
I will give you everything I have to offer in this life
For as long as I live, I will
As long as I'm alive, I will always love you and be there for you
As the years go by I know that I
As time progresses,
Will never leave your side
I will always be by your side no matter what happens
You're the world to me and I'll always be
You are everything to me and I will forever remain faithful and loyal to you
Right here for you
I am here for you, always and forever
Until the last breath I take
Until my final moment on earth
I'm yours for the rest of my days
I belong to you for the rest of my life
I can't imagine how I would be now
I can't fathom how my life would be without you
Without you here with me
If you were not in my life
For as long as I live, I will
I will always love you and keep you near to my heart
For as long as I live, I will
I will always be there for you, no matter what
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Written by: ANN RONELL
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